firm
adjective
not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid.
firmness
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a word derived from
firm.
Example Sentences
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Tomatoes are also best added without their watery pulp to maintain firmness.
From Salon ● Mar. 21, 2026
Instead, some water filled in around me, but I didn’t feel a firmness that gave the sensation of being tightly held or suspended.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2026
Consumer Reports says shoppers should consider firmness level, durability, breathability, stability, certifications and support.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 26, 2026
Norway has been calm, with ice-hard firmness, in its defence of Greenland and Denmark and collective security in the Arctic.
From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2026
This was a dire blow to poor Elizabeth, who had relied with firmness upon Justine’s innocence.
From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley
